September 8 national days 2026
On September 8th, 6 national days fall on this date.
September 8 is a date on the 2026 national-day calendar. TheDayOf currently lists 6 observances for this date: National Ants on a Log Day, National Literacy Awareness Day, National Iguana Awareness Day, National Football Day, Star Trek Day, and International Literacy Day. Open any day page for the date, history, and how to celebrate, or browse the rest of September from the month hub.
National Ants on a Log Day
National Ants on a Log Day is an informal kids’ snack observance often listed on the second Tuesday in September. In 2026 that is Tuesday…
National Literacy Awareness Day
National Literacy Awareness Day is an informal awareness observance focused on reading, writing, and literacy support. On this site it is…
National Iguana Awareness Day
National Iguana Awareness Day is an informal U.S. observance commonly marked on September 8. In 2026 that is Tuesday, September 8. It grew…
National Football Day
National Football Day is an informal U.S. observance marked on September 8. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 8. It celebrates…
Star Trek Day
Star Trek Day on September 8 marks the 1966 premiere of Star Trek: The Original Series on NBC. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 8. It…
International Literacy Day
International Literacy Day is a UNESCO observance marked every year on September 8. In 2026 it falls on Tuesday, September 8. It was…